Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Mood Health
CA$100 - CA$110 / hour
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Description
Who We Are
MOOD is an ambitious, mission-driven mental health startup reinventing the care experience to help patients live their best lives. Our goal is to democratize access to high-quality mental health care by making treatment effective, accessible, and personal.
We provide collaborative support, ongoing consultation, and value a workplace culture that is flexible, human-centered, and clinically excellent. We’re growing fast and looking for exceptional clinicians excited to join a passionate team that’s reshaping mental health care.
About the Role
We’re hiring a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team in Salinas, CA. This is a W2, in-person role providing psychiatric care to patients aged 11 and up. The role includes a hybrid model: providing in-person care from our Salinas office, with the option to see some patients via telehealth.
As a MOOD provider, you’ll treat a range of conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder. This position is ideal for a clinician seeking meaningful, flexible, and supported psychiatric practice in a dynamic environment.
What You’ll Do
- Provide in-person and telehealth psychiatric care to adolescents (11+) and adults
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Prescribe and manage medications, with careful attention to safety, efficacy, and patient education
- Maintain timely and complete clinical documentation in accordance with state and practice standards
- Participate in case consultations and peer collaboration
- Build strong therapeutic rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds
What We Offer
- Competitive pay for providers who work in office: $100-$110 per hour-long encounter (W2, pay-per-encounter)
- Malpractice and tail coverage
- Flexible scheduling within clinic hours (you set your availability)
- A supportive, collaborative environment with a focus on clinical quality
- Streamlined EHR and tech platform to minimize admin burden
- Leadership and growth opportunities as our practice expands
Qualifications
- Active California PMHNP license and California furnishing number
- Active or pending California DEA license
- 2+ years of experience treating adolescents (ages 11–17) and adults
- Experience diagnosing and treating: ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder
- Comfort with hybrid care delivery: in-person and virtual
- Proficiency with EHR and telehealth platforms
- Spanish fluency is a plus, but not required
Schedule & Setting
- Job Type: Part-time, Full-time
- Setting: In-person (Salinas, CA) + Telehealth
- Schedule: Monday to Friday availability preferred; some weekend availability a plus
Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking practice, delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a supportive and innovative environment. If you're passionate about improving mental health care and want to help shape the future of psychiatric services, we’d love to hear from you.
At MOOD, we believe great care starts with a great team—and great teams are diverse. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people of all races, backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. No matter where you come from, what you believe, or how you identify, you are welcome here. We’re committed to fair hiring practices and fostering an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. We believe in the power of differences—and we’re glad you’re considering joining us.
Need accommodations during your application or interview process? Just reach out—we’ve got you.
Benefits
- Competitive pay for providers who work in office: $100-$110 per hour-long encounter (W2, pay-per-encounter)
- Malpractice and tail coverage
- Flexible scheduling within clinic hours (you set your availability)
- A supportive, collaborative environment with a focus on clinical quality
- Streamlined EHR and tech platform to minimize admin burden
- Leadership and growth opportunities as our practice expands Qualifications
- Active California PMHNP license and California furnishing number
- Active or pending California DEA license
- 2+ years of experience treating adolescents (ages 11–17) and adults
- Experience diagnosing and treating: ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder
- Comfort with hybrid care delivery: in-person and virtual
- Proficiency with EHR and telehealth platforms
- Spanish fluency is a plus, but not required Schedule & Setting
- Job Type: Part-time, Full-time
- Setting: In-person (Salinas, CA) + Telehealth
- $110 USD
About this role
Mood Health is a mission-driven mental health startup seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join their growing team in Salinas, California. You'd provide psychiatric care to adolescents (ages 11+) and adults across a range of conditions—anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder—working in a hybrid model that combines in-person clinic visits with telehealth appointments. The role emphasizes individualized treatment planning, medication management, clinical documentation, and collaborative consultation with peers in a supportive environment.
This is a part-time W2 position compensated at $100–$110 per hour-long encounter, with flexible scheduling that you control within clinic hours. You'll need an active California PMHNP license, furnishing number, and DEA license, plus at least two years of experience treating both adolescents and adults in the diagnostic areas the practice serves. Comfort with EHR and telehealth platforms is essential; Spanish fluency is valued but optional. The company offers malpractice and tail coverage, a streamlined tech platform designed to reduce administrative burden, and emphasizes clinical quality and growth opportunities as the practice expands.
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